GRANDMA'S RAISIN BREAD

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My grandmother's famous recipe. She mad it often and we all loved it. I must admit that I do not know why my family calls this raisin bread, because it has always seemed more like a cake to me.

Provided by seesko

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15 ounce) box raisins
2 cups water
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup shortening
4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon clove
1 tablespoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Place raisins and 2 cups water in sauce pan and bring to boil for five minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add 1 cup cold water.
  • Let cool until it is lukewarm.
  • Cream together sugar and shortening, then add the salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and baking soda. Mix well.
  • Add raisins and flour to dry mixture. Mix well.
  • Bake in greased and floured cake pan for one hour at 350°F.
  • Recipe is great as is or add some cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670.2, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 624.5, Carbohydrate 143.4, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 84, Protein 8.2

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